Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Mahadev

“A title meaning great god, especially associated with Shiva”

About the name Mahadev

Meaning
A title meaning great god, especially associated with Shiva
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
M
Name number
9

Numerology of Mahadev

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Mahadev

Magha

Naming syllable “Ma” · ruled by Ketu

Pada 1234
Moon signSimha (Leo)
DeityThe Pitrs, the ancestors
SymbolA royal throne

Dignified, confident and respectful of family and tradition. Linked with leadership and a sense of pride in one's roots.

All Magha names
Mahadev starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Mahadev

What does the name Mahadev mean?

Mahadev means "A title meaning great god, especially associated with Shiva" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Mahadev a boy or a girl name?

Mahadev is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Mahadev match?

The name Mahadev starts with the syllable "Ma", which is a naming syllable of Magha nakshatra (pada 1). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Mahadev?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Mahadev adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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